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The wars & local soldiers, 1907

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Explosion on Man-o'-war. Powder Ignites. 17 Men Killed and Injured. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 July 1907 · page 5

A powder explosion on board the United Statics battleship Georgia during target practice at Princeton killed five and injured 12, including three officers…

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A War Secretary. a Bust Man

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 18 July 1907 · page 3

The Secretary for War is the subject of a character-sketch in the May "Pall Mail Magazine." He will generally, we are told, be found absorbed in work at…

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War and Warriors. Concerning Both

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 11

We want no leniency from our best enemies, nor from those whom we greatly love. Therefore, lot mo speak truth to you…

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Local News. our Soldiers

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 4

In order not to clash with other local functions, she members of the Casino Halfsquadron of the A.L.H. have decided to postpone holding the annual military ball…

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Launch of a Man-o'-war. London

Northern Star · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 3

H.M.S. Bellerophon has been launched at Portsmouth…

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Roumanian Soldiers Sentenced. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 3

Fifty-eight Roumanian soldiers have been sentenced to servitude for life for refusing to fire on the peasants during the recent agrarian riots in Roumania…

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To Revolutionise War. Torpedoes Fired by Hertzian Cartagena, Sunday, 28th April

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 4

Experiments, with reported satisfactory results, were made here yesterday with the explosion of fixed torpedoes at a distance by means of Hertzian…

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Royal Soldier's Regret

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 4

The Duke of Connaught has always taken his profession seriously, mid we believe we are justified in saying that one of the lasting regrets of his life has…

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War Refunds Not Wanted. London

Northern Star · Monday 5 August 1907 · page 3

The Natal Government has decided not to make any request to the Imperial Government to mave any refunds in connection with the South African wa[?]…

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Solent Naval Review. 24 Miles of War Ships. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 August 1907 · page 3

His Majesty King Edward and Queen Alexandra wore both present at the review of the British fleet in the Solent. The 181 warships were arranged in 11 lines,…

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Welcome Home to Mr. H. McD. Livingstone

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 7

As our readers are aware, our esteemed and respected citizen, Mr. H McD. Livingstone has within the last twelve months made a couple of…

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Belfast Riotous Stone Military. Officers and Soldiers Wounded. London

Northern Star · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 3

The strikers, at Beliast made a serious attack and stoned a party of the Berkshire Regiment. Several soldiers were badly hurt and the commanding officer was also…

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Bombardment at Casablanca. Moors Attacked British Consulate. French Assist in Defence. Missionary and War Correspondent Assist. London

Northern Star · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 3

During the bombardtment of Casablanca hordes of Moors assailed the, British Consulate at Casablanca. The staff were assisted by a French officer and 12 seamen…

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More-Reform. International Bu[?]u [?] [?] War Against Alcohol

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 2

The American visitor, Dr. Cra[?] tafusd [?] and initiated into the Sydney council of the International [?] Bureau, the following:—Tha A[?] of…

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Aid to Strikers. Renewed Rioting. Milatary Compelled to Fire on Rioters Man and Woman Killed. Hundreds Wounded. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 5

The strikers' position at Belfast has been strengthened by a share of strike benefits, the General Federation of Trades Unions contributing a regular weekly payment to…

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The Secretary of State for War Makes a Statement. Mob Extinguished Lamps. Wire Ropes Impeded the Cavalry London

Northern Star · Thursday 15 August 1907 · page 3

Hon. R. B. Haldane stated in the House of Commons that the mob extinguished the street lamps in Belfast and put wire ropes across the street that impeded the…

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The War with Cancer. Is Victory at Hand?

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 9

In consequence of some Important work which has now been begun, and is being continued in Germany, the time has come when it seems right that…

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Moroccan Tribes Demand Holy War. Sultan Fears Deposition or Assassination. London

Northern Star · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 5

Several Moroccan tribes demand a Holy war. The Sultan is much concerned, as he believes that unless he heads it he will either be deposed or assassinated…

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Trivial Causes of War. Bloodshid Over Shaving

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 6

Among the curiosities of history is the off-recurring fact that many of the great wars of the past have been indirectly brought shout by very trifling circumstances. A war…

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The Moroccan Trouble. Europeans Leaving Moorish Towns. Moors Preaching a Holy War. Agreement Between France and Spain. French and Spanish Troops at Casablanca. Moors Gatiering. Battle Expected. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 3

Europeans have evacuated Marakesh and Mogador, and have taken refuge on board a warship. A Jehad, or Holy War, is being preached…

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